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FRONT SUSPENSION
GI
SECTION
FA
MA
EM
LC
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND PREPARATION....................... 2
Precautions ............................................................. 2
Special Service Tools.............................................. 2
Commercial Service Tools ...................................... 3
NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH)
TROUBLESHOOTING. ............................................... 4
NVH Troubleshooting Chart.................................... 4
FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM ............................... 5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE ............................................. 6
Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts ................. 6
Front Wheel Bearing............................................... 7
Front Wheel Alignment ........................................... 7
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
SBR686C
Description
HT72520000
(J25730-A)
Ball joint remover
NT146
KV38106700
(J34296)
KV38106800
(J34297)
Differential side oil seal protector
LH: KV38106700
RH: KV38106800
NT147
FA-2
Description
GI
Attachment
Wheel Alignment
NT148
MA
EM
LC
EC
a: 10 mm (0.39 in)
NT360
FE
Spring compressor
CL
MT
NT717
AT
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
FA-3
DRIVESHAFT
TIRES
X X
Shake
NVH in BR section
DRIVESHAFT
BRAKES
NVH in ST section
ROAD WHEEL
STEERING
TIRES
NVH in RA section
Non-uniformity
Deformation or damage
FA-7
SDS in MA section
Imbalance
FA-6
Stabilizer bar fatigue
FA-24
Suspension looseness
FA-6,
Parts interference
Spring fatigue
FA-25
Shock absorber deformation,
Damage or deflection
FA-5, 24
Improper installation, looseness
Noise, Vibration
Symptom
FA-20
Reference page
Use the chart below to find the cause of the symptom. If necessary, repair or replace these parts
X X X X X
X
X X X X X
X X X X
X X
X X
X X X X X X
X X X
Shimmy
X X
Judder
Poor quality
Ride or handling
X X X
Noise
X X X X X X
Shake
X X X
X X
X
X X X X X
X X X X X
X X X
X X X
X
X X X X
X X X X X
X X
X X X X
X X
Vibration
Shimmy
X X X X X X X X
X X X
Judder
X X X X X
X X
X X X
Poor quality
Ride or handling
X X X X X
X X
X X
X X
X X X
Shake
X X
X X
X X X
Shimmy, judder
X X
X X
X X
Poor quality
Ride or handling
X X
X X
X : Applicable
FA-4
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
WFA002
1
s
2
s
3
s
4
s
Suspension member
Stabilizer bar
Drive shaft
Rebound stopper
5
s
6
s
7
s
8
s
Dynamic damper
Transverse link
Knuckle
Strut assembly
9
s
10
s
11
s
12
s
Coil spring
Strut mounting insulator
assembly
Tower bar bracket (if equipped)
Strut tower bar (if equipped)
HA
EL
IDX
FA-5
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts
Check front axle and front suspension parts for excessive
play, cracks, wear or other damage.
a. Shake each front wheel to check for excessive play.
b. Make sure that cotter pin is inserted.
SMA525A
c.
SMA614
SFA307B
SFA818A
SFA392B
FA-6
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Axle and Front Suspension Parts
(Contd)
SFA504A
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
RA
SFA484A
BR
RS
BT
PRELIMINARY INSPECTION
Aluminum wheel
SFA975B
HA
EL
FA-7
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Wheel Alignment (Contd)
3.
4.
5.
6.
Steel wheel
SFA981B
FA-8
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Wheel Alignment (Contd)
TOE-IN
AFA050
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
SFA234AC
MT
AT
FA
RA
AFA129
BR
ST
RS
BT
SFA486A
HA
EL
IDX
FA-9
ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
Front Wheel Alignment (Contd)
FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE
SFA439BA
Turn steering wheel to full lock and apply force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22
to 33 lb) with engine at idle.
Drive Shaft
Check for grease leakage or other damage.
SFA310B
FA-10
FRONT AXLE
GI
MA
EM
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
AFA173
FA-11
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
Before removing the front axle assembly, disconnect the
ABS wheel sensor from the assembly. Move it away from
the front axle assembly area. Failure to do so may result in
damaged sensor wires and the sensor becoming inoperative.
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
SFA090A
SFA701
Install stud nut conversely on stud bolt to prevent damage to stud bolt.
AFA128
AFA047
SFA986
FA-12
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Contd)
6. Loosen lower ball joint tightening nut.
7. Separate knuckle from lower ball joint stud with Tool.
8. Remove knuckle from transverse link.
GI
MA
EM
SFA345B
INSTALLATION
SFA441B
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
FA
RA
DISASSEMBLY
AFA130
CAUTION:
When removing wheel hub or wheel bearing from knuckle,
replace wheel bearing assembly (outer race, inner race and
grease seals) with a new one.
Wheel bearing does not usually require maintenance. If any
of the following symptoms are noted, replace wheel bearing assembly.
Wheel hub
BR
ST
RS
BT
HA
EL
Press out hub with inner race (outside) from knuckle with a
suitable tool.
IDX
FA-13
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Contd)
Wheel bearing
When replacing wheel bearing, replace wheel bearing
assembly (inner race and outer race).
1. Remove bearing inner race (outside), then remove outer
grease seal.
SFA654A
AFA127
SFA685
SFA496A
INSPECTION
Wheel hub and knuckle
Check wheel hub and knuckle for cracks by using a magnetic
exploration or dyeing test.
Snap ring
Check snap ring for wear or cracks. Replace if necessary.
FA-14
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Contd)
ASSEMBLY
1. Install inner snap ring into groove of knuckle.
2. Press new wheel bearing assembly into knuckle.
GI
Maximum load P:
29 kN (3 ton, 3.3 US ton, 3.0 lmp ton)
CAUTION:
MA
LC
EC
FE
CL
SFA747
MT
AT
FA
RA
SFA656A
BR
ST
RS
BT
SFA657A
HA
EL
IDX
SFA658A
FA-15
FRONT AXLE
Wheel Hub and Knuckle (Contd)
8. Check bearing operation.
a. Add load P with press.
Load P:
34.3 - 68.7 kN
(3.5 - 7.0 ton, 3.9 - 7.7 US ton, 3.44 - 6.89 Imp
ton)
SFA659A
SFA182A
Drive Shaft
REMOVAL
1. Remove wheel bearing lock nut.
SFA649A
AFA047
SFA496B
FA-16
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
5. Remove support bearing bolts and pull drive shaft from transaxle.
GI
MA
EM
SFA989
LC
EC
FE
CL
SFA991
MT
FA
RA
BR
ST
RS
BT
AFA035
INSTALLATION
Transaxle side
HA
EL
AFA033
FA-17
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
3. Insert drive shaft into transaxle. Be sure to properly align the
serrations and then withdraw Tool.
4. Push drive shaft, then press-fit circular clip on the drive
shaft into circular clip groove of side gear.
5. After its insertion, try to pull the flange out of the slide joint
by hand. If it pulls out, the circular clip is not properly
meshed with the side gear.
Wheel side
AFA034
COMPONENTS
CAUTION:
Circular clips should be properly meshed with differential side gear (transaxle side) and with
joint assembly (wheel side). Make sure they will not come out.
Be careful not to damage boots. Use suitable protector or cloth during removal and installation.
AFA133
DISASSEMBLY
Transaxle side
1. Remove boot bands.
2. Put matching marks on slide joint housing and inner race,
before separating joint assembly.
3. Remove snap ring A with a screwdriver, and pull out slide
joint housing.
SFA476
FA-18
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
4. Put matching marks on inner race and drive shaft.
5. Remove snap ring C, then remove ball cage, inner race
and balls as a unit.
GI
6. Remove snap ring B.
7. Draw out boot.
EM
SFA514A
Wheel side
LC
CAUTION:
The joint on the wheel side cannot be disassembled.
EC
1. Before separating joint assembly, put matching marks on
drive shaft and joint assembly.
FE
2. Separate joint assembly with a suitable tool.
CL
SFA092A
MT
AT
FA
RA
SBR984C
Support bearing
BR
ST
RS
BT
SFA442B
HA
EL
IDX
SFA692
FA-19
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
3. Press support bearing assembly off drive shaft.
SFA693
SFA617
INSPECTION
Thoroughly clean all parts in cleaning solvent, then dry with
compressed air. Check parts for evidence of deformation or
other damage.
Drive shaft
Replace drive shaft if it is twisted or cracked.
Boot
Check boot for fatigue, cracks, or wear. Replace boot with new
boot bands.
Support bearing
Make sure wheel bearing rolls freely and is free from noise,
cracks, pitting or wear.
FA-20
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
EM
Wheel side
LC
FE
CL
SFA800
MT
FA
RA
SFA130A
BR
HA
EL
IDX
SFA443B
FA-21
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
6. Install the sensor rotor. For front sensor rotor, use hammer
and wooden block. For rear sensor rotor, use suitable drift
and press.
SBR985C
Dynamic damper
1. Use new damper bands when installing.
2. Install dynamic damper from stationary-joint side while holding it securely.
Length:
Unit: mm (in)
A/T
M/T
RE4F04A
RS5F50A
RH
LH
RH
LH
203.1
(8.00)
196.6
(7.31)
203.1
(8.00)
196.6
(7.31)
70
(2.76)
70
(1.97)
70
(2.76)
70
(1.97)
SFA313B
Transaxle side
1. Install boot and new small boot band on drive shaft.
Cover drive shaft serration with tape so as not to damage boot during installation.
SFA800
SFA514A
FA-22
FRONT AXLE
Drive Shaft (Contd)
7. Lock new larger and smaller boot bands securely with a
suitable tool.
GI
MA
EM
SFA395
Support bearing
LC
EC
FE
CL
SFA618
MT
AT
FA
RA
SFA694
BR
ST
RS
BT
SFA444B
HA
EL
IDX
FA-23
FRONT SUSPENSION
WFA001
1
s
2
s
3
s
4
s
5
s
6
s
7
s
8
s
9
s
10
s
11
s
12
s
13
s
14
s
15
s
(Polyurethane tube)
Coil spring
Front suspension damper
assembly (A/T models except
XE)
Front suspension member
Stabilizer clamp
Stabilizer
Compression rod clamp
FA-24
16
s
17
s
18
s
19
s
20
s
21
s
22
s
23
s
24
s
Transverse link
Cotter pin
Drive shaft
Cotter pin
Wheel bearing lock nut
Plain washer
Baffle plate
Knuckle
Strut assembly
FRONT SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Strut Assembly
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
GI
EM
AFA124
DISASSEMBLY
SSU002
LC
1. Set strut assembly in vise, then loosen piston rod lock nut.
EC
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut at this time.
2. Compress spring with Tool so that the strut mounting insuFE
lator can be turned by hand.
WARNING:
Make sure that the pawls of the two spring compressors are CL
firmly hooked on the spring. The spring compressors must
be tightened alternately so as not to tilt the spring.
3. Remove piston rod lock nut.
MT
AT
FA
RA
SSU003
INSPECTION
Strut assembly
BR
BT
Thrust bearing
EL
FA-25
FRONT SUSPENSION
Coil Spring and Strut Assembly (Contd)
ASSEMBLY
Install upper spring seat with its cutout facing the outer side
of vehicle, in line with the strut-to-knuckle attachment
points.
Replace strut lower mounting nuts.
When installing strut to knuckle, be sure to hold bolts
and tighten nuts.
: 167 - 186 Nzm
(17 - 19 kg-m, 123 - 137 ft-lb)
AFA031
SFA664A
Stabilizer Bar
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
AFA125
SFA318B
SFA358B
FA-26
FRONT SUSPENSION
Stabilizer Bar (Contd)
INSPECTION
EM
ARA027
LC
EC
CL
MT
RA
AFA017
INSPECTION
BR
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
FA-27
FRONT SUSPENSION
Transverse Link and Lower Ball Joint
(Contd)
SFA858A
FA-28
Strut type
Double-acting hydraulic
Stablizer
Standard equipment
GI
MA
Minimum
0518 (0.85)
Nominal
0068 (0.10)
Maximum
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Left and right difference
Caster
Kingpin inclination
Total toe-in
Distance (A B)
Full turn*2
Outside
458 (0.75)
1558 (1.92)
Nominal
2408 (2.67)
Maximum
3258 (3.42)
458 (0.75)
Minimum
13208 (13.33)
Nominal
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Maximum
14058 (14.08)
14508 (14.83)
Minimum
0 (0)
Nominal
1 (0.04)
mm (in) Maximum
0398 (0.65)
Minimum
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Left and right difference
LC
EC
FE
CL
MT
AT
2 (0.08)
Minimum
08 (0.00)
Nominal
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Maximum
68 (0.10)
FA
128 (0.20)
Minimum
32068 (32.10)
Nominal
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Maximum
35068 (35.10)
Minimum
26188 (26.30)
Nominal
Degree minute
(Decimal degree) Maximum
29188 (29.30)
36068 (36.10)
RA
BR
ST
30188 (30.30)
*1: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand tools and mats in designated positions.
*2: On power steering models, wheel turning force (at circumference of steering wheel) of 98 to 147 N (10 to 15 kg, 22 to 33 lb) with engine
idle.
RS
BT
HA
EL
IDX
FA-29
WHEEL RUNOUT
Wheel type
Unit: mm (in)
Aluminum wheel
Steel wheel
Maximum radial
runout limit
0.3 (0.012) or
less
0.5 (0.020) or
less
Maximum lateral
runout limit
0.3 (0.012) or
less
0.8 (0.031) or
less
DRIVE SHAFT
SFA818A
Applied model
Applied model
XE/GLE/GXE
SE
All
Joint type
Front (Hf)
mm (in)
691 (27.20)
690 (27.17)
Transaxle side
DS90
Rear (Hr)
mm (in)
680 (26.77)
678 (26.69)
Wheel side
BF90
*: Fuel, radiator coolant and engine oil full. Spare tire, jack, hand
tools and mats in designated positions.
Boot length
mm (in)
97 - 99 (3.82 - 3.90)
WHEEL BEARING
Grease
Capacity
g (oz)
Transaxle side
Wheel side
SFA961A
SFA962A
FA-30